Heart Training Archives - Growing Families Educational Services

29 Apr 2020

How to Correct Verbal Freedoms

How do you rein in verbal freedoms in your child? Consider these practical steps: Listen “…for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart.” Luke 6:45 Listen closely to what and how your child speaks to you … Read More

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13 Apr 2020

Helping Your Child Achieve the Virtue of Self-Control

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Heart Training, Structure | 1

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. Proverbs 25:28 “Self-control: the ability to control oneself, in particular one’s emotions and desires or the expression of … Read More

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25 Mar 2020

Getting to the Heart of Self-Control

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Child Training, Heart Training | 0

“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” This is a quote from Jim Elliot who gave his life for a people group he wanted to share the Gospel with. Growing up … Read More

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15 Dec 2019

A Kingdom Principle that Brings LIFE to your Family

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Heart Training, Moral Training | 0

Is it possible for siblings to be best friends? We think so. The number one tool we learned from Growing Kids God’s Way that fostered this friendship and has continued their friendship into adulthood is Repentance – Forgiveness – Restoration … Read More

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11 Dec 2019

How to Get Out of the Pit – Repentance, Forgiveness, and Restoration, Part 2

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Heart Training, Moral Training, Parenting from The Tree of Life | 0

In my first blog, I defined the process of repentance, forgiveness, and restoration. Now I’d like to explain how we taught this process to our children. What you will need: 1 black trash bag 1 white trash bag Red construction … Read More

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4 Dec 2019

Repentance, Forgiveness, and Restoration, Part 1

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Heart Training, Moral Training, Parenting from The Tree of Life | 0

Conflicts are a normal part of family life. With four boys at home, resolving conflict was a regular occurrence at our house. I found that teaching my children to reconcile their differences biblically was the number one way that I … Read More

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27 Feb 2019

Five Fingers of Obedience

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Heart Training, Moral Training | 0

The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:1 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” As parents, we know we need to teach our children to obey – but how do we do that? One training tool … Read More

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22 Oct 2018

What To Do When Others Don’t Agree with Your Parenting

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Family Identity, Heart Training | 0

You are at a family gathering and your three-year-old is dawdling over her plate. Grandma assumes she doesn’t like what she’s being served and offers to get her some cheese and bread instead. You want your child to learn to … Read More

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16 Oct 2018

Helping Out Around the Home Develops Character

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Heart Training | 0

Our children are born with the desire to do things on their own. A toddler will, when learning to eat on his own, often express “Me do it!” We have learned that there is wisdom in teaching certain tasks … Read More

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4 Oct 2018

Consequences – A Tough Nut to Crack!

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Heart Training, Moral Training, Parenting from The Tree of Life | 0

Parents can count on this… our children will require correction. Correction often involves the need to administer consequences. Have you heard the expression “that’s a tough nut to crack”? Determining appropriate consequences in the correction process that will make … Read More

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